St. Benedict School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 453 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,880
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Benedict School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Benedict School
Nursery	40
Pre-K	60
Kind	46
1	46
2	40
3	39
4	34
5	37
6	46
7	33
8	32

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Pre-K highest at 60 makes it the largest grade, with Nursery next at 40 and Grade 8 smallest at 32.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

AIS help available for Math & ELA. Individual Literacy Profiles are developed for all students in primary school.

Year Founded

1921

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Student Body

Total Students

453 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Green collared shirt with blue pants. Semiformal options for upperclassmen.

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,880

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Tuition Notes

Non-parishioner rate is available. Preschool rates vary by Full and Half-Day programs

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Leanne Antonucci

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryIce Hockey

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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NJHSStudent Council

Technology ClubYearbook Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Band

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Girls On The Run

School Notes

St. Benedict School is a PreK-3 through Grade 8 Catholic School which cultivates the academic, spiritual, social, and moral development of its students in a safe learning and teaching environment.
The school nurtures a strong sense of community, high academic standards, discipline, and respect.
Our curriculum includes a strong focus on STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, [the] Arts, and Math) and is deep in the traditions that have made our school community a welcoming atmosphere for over 100 years.
Our school continually is ranked in the top 20 Private Schools in WNY and the top private school in Amherst.
Our goal is to provide the best value Catholic education in northern Erie County, and to prepare our students for continued success in High School, College & beyond!

St. Benedict School is a PreK-3 through Grade 8 Catholic School which cultivates the academic, spiritual, social, and moral development of its students in a safe learning and teaching environment. The school nurtures a strong sense of community, high academic standards, discipline, and respect. Our curriculum includes a strong focus on STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, [the] Arts, and Math) and is deep in the traditions that have made our school community a welcoming atmosphere for over 100 years. In 2016 & 2017, our Elementary School was the top ranked among all private elementary schools and #7 overall (public & private) for the 8 counties of Western New York. Our Middle School has been in the Top 10 among all public & private schools for the past 3 years. In 2016, our school was recognized as a "WNY STEM School on the Move". Our goal is to provide the best value Catholic education in northern Erie County, and to prepare our students for continued success in High School, College & beyond! You don't have to be Catholic to attend St. Benedict School, you just have to want the best!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Benedict School cost?

St. Benedict School's tuition is approximately $4,880 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Benedict School?

The acceptance rate of St. Benedict School is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

What sports does St. Benedict School offer?

St. Benedict School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Benedict School's ranking?

St. Benedict School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Benedict School?

The application deadline for St. Benedict School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Buffalo, NY is $10,691 for elementary schools and $11,679 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Buffalo, NY is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).